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Elevated deck vs Ground-level patio

Elevated deck

Option A in this comparison. See the decision summary below for when this choice wins.

Ground-level patio

Option B in this comparison. See the decision summary below for when this choice wins.

Decision summary

deck for sloped lots + raised first floors; patio for level ground + lower budget.

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